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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1923

Page

20

Charter Revision Committee See Resignations From Two Seats

Judge Ralph V. Beery and Alderman William Lavery reportedly resigned from the Charter Revision Committee amid a motionless stalemate over the charter rewrite. The pair’s exits follow earlier resignations as the body reels from internal disputes and indecision about the revision pace and structure.

Ralph VT. Beery Ana William 3. Lavery Tldermanic Charter Commission Symthemo

Divorces Rise in Massachusetts as Marriages Lag Behind

Census Bureau figures show 3.4 divorces per 1000 people in 1902 up from 2.3 in 1890, with most counties reporting higher divorce rates than marriages. The report notes conditions contributing to divorce and reflects statewide trends in family stability.

Massiehastus Bureau of Census Priv

Connecticut Medical Exam Passes Ten Doctors Instate Examination

The Medical Examining Board saw 28 candidates pass the recent writer examination, with 24 more taking a further test. Four failed and two papers await board action. Names of those passing are listed with affiliations to Hartford, New Haven, Meriden, Bridgeport and other Connecticut institutions, reflecting entries from various hospitals and medical schools.

ORD Peiition Randema Anl Connecticut Pour Tainty-four

Truck With Faulty Brakes Triggers Arrests

A driver named Phelan faced charges for brake failure after a collision with a chemical truck. The court ordered Tarifa, owner of the involved car, held in custody. arrests followed in connection with the incident.

Henry O Hean Ore Street Wits Arly AL Farina Irrest Am Phelan Tarifa

Police arrest Wessler in alleged drunken breach of peace

Officers subdued Mer Wessler after he allegedly became vitely abusive in Stratford near Fairfield Street. He faced charges of drunkenness and breach of the peace as police reported the incident yesterday morning.

Mer Edward Kessler Wis Street Bairfield

Prisoner Hand Cut Off In Court Assault Case

Fragmented report recalls a brutal court case where a prisoner had his right hand cut off and affixed to the gibbet as punishment. The Farle of Thanet was fined $6,000 and given seven years imprisonment for rioting. A separate note mentions Congreve and Malins in colonial era events.

Carlostes Tustovs Stuerts Ghiardin Salisbury Farl Thanet Congreve Via American Chinet Liar Malins New York

Intercollegiate golf match Sweetser and Evans versus Lamprecht and Cummings

In a tense inter-collegiate golf duel at a 30th yard event Sweetser trailed Lamprecht early but surged later to a commanding lead. Cummings rallied with seven pars on the outward nine, cutting the deficit, while Evans and Lamprecht faced a tight finish as Sweetser held a dormie situation on the final holes before the match ended in a halved or decisive result.

Ertser Cummings Pas Delicerha Shampion Tony Iron Sweetser Dormie Evans Yale

Otting and Ladies Races Postponed at Pequot Yacht Club

The annual Otting and Ladies races scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at the Pequot Yacht Club have been postponed to a later date by the regatta committee because several club yachts are entered in races at Laaruh Nant NY. The club cruise at Poota tuck Yacht glutt will be tomorrow afternoon with plans to depart Saturday night.

Otting Pequot Yacht Club Regain Laaruhnant Pootatuck Gloyd Sund

Prudential Lie Insurance Men Hold BG Gating

Prudential Lie Insurance men held a gathering with annuity agents from Waterbury Norwalk Stamford Bridgeport Waterbury area. Assistant contest details show awards and medals for local participants. A potato race and shoe race recognized winners with a shore dinner served at four o'clock.

Prudential Ann Tie Sreploy Ann Peacedential Li Thsuyande Company Thubury Soul Norwalk Stamford Rid Port Waterhi Torrington Aiatera B. Cou Waterbury I. Meher Martford Istrieti Schipder Kew Vorle Bridgeport A. Wolfe A. Realtt

New Haven Lawyer Asks $100 A Day For Legal Work

New Haven July 1 Arthur Klein lawyer who served as attorney for the receiver in the Ar gelo Porto bankruptcy case had his claim of 1005 rejected. He argued his services were worth 100 a day but others, including James Hart and Fr Woodruff, disputed the amount, noting lawyers’ fees often exceed those of other professionals.

New Haven Arthur Klein Argelo Porto Vistuer Thomas James Hart Klein Fr. Woodruff Mart

One Cent Verdict Sets Penny Worth of Affections

In Ward County, a farmer jury awarded Harland Foote one cent in the suit by Fay Fredericks' husband for alleged alienation of affection. The verdict found for Foote with each side to pay its own costs. The claim sought $25,000 in damages.

Bowling Green Ward Fay Fred Fredericks Harland Foote Ian Vwrederinik

Autoist Pays $100 For Racing With John Law

Harry Gingell of this place was caught speeding while drunk after a chase from Thomaston to Worvington. He pleaded guilty in Thomaston court and was fined 100 dollars plus costs. Deputy Sheriff Hillery Muir pursued him ten miles to Warrington.

Torrington Hillery’ Muir Thomaston Worvington Harry Gingell

Plane crash near harbor injures two aviators at Port Hamilton

Plan Crasslgs in York on July 26 reports two aviators were apparently injured when their plane crashed into the harbor after Port Hamilton. They were rescued from the water by a dappled crew.

York Weir Hamilton Daune

Meriden Train Disaster Leaves Five Dead

Five people were killed in a train incident in Meriden as investigators described the death as self-inflicted actions. Peter Lup, a veteran street story worker, was among those identified at the scene with authorities noting ice Haven read there by a New Wa. Tso. The medical examiner cited circumstances pointing to an act of self-harm.

Meriden Peter Lup Etory Ice Haven Wa. Tso

City in Park bids to renovate old house for Fatfr ehild Memorial

The park site renovation plan seeks bids to install heating, plumbing, and electrical work in an old house donated to the Fatfr ehild Memorial Park. The Virkt board invites proposals with a bid deadline of July 28 at 12 m. Texas reports an aerial counter to bolt weevils, surprising the pests.

Ius Fatfrehild Memorial Park Tvirkt Board

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